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How To Use Fire Extinguishers At Work 

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How To Use Fire Extinguishers At Work 

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A fire extinguisher is an essential piece of safety equipment for any business. It can be used to extinguish small fires before they grow into a bigger problem. A fire extinguisher is also useful in emergency situations.


The most common fire types in America are Class A, C and B. This will affect how extinguishers are used by trained personnel. D-K refers to the chemical reactions that are required depending on what is happening.

A fire is made up of three elements: heat, fuel and oxygen. You can either do this manually or with portable detectors such as those found in many American homes.


An improper fire extinguisher can cause an explosion, shock or ineffectiveness.


Types Of Fire Extinguisher:-


water Fire Extinguishers:-


Water fire extinguishers spray water onto a fire to cool it down and hopefully extinguish the flames. Water extinguishers are best for Class A fires that contain combustible materials like paper, cloth, rubber, and other similar substances.


Water fire extinguishers can cause fire spreading rather than stopping it.


Water Mist Extinguishers:-


A water-mist extinguisher is a type extinguisher that uses water to extinguish flames. They cool the fuel and stop the chemical reaction which ignites it.


Water Spray Fire Extinguisher


Water spray fire extinguishers are a popular choice for homes and businesses.


The water extinguisher should be directed towards the fire's base, not at the flames. This will ensure that all sides of the fire are extinguished.


Water spray extinguishers can be used to extinguish fires that have flammable liquids or electrical equipment.


Foam Extinguishers:-


Foam extinguishers can be described as a type of fire extinguisher. They are a type of fire extinguisher that uses a specially-designednozzle to create thick, wet foam that cools and smothers fires. Foam acts as a barrier between liquid and oxygen in the air.


There is a choice of two types: FFFP, (filmforming fluoroprotein), and AFFF, (aqueous foamforming foam). FFFP contains water and surfactants, while AFFF has both water and chemical fluoroproteins.


Dry Powder Extinguishers


Dry powder extinguishers use a powder to extinguish fires. They can also be used on electric fires. However, they are not recommended for use on Class C fires because the powder can conduct electricity.




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